Six Tips for Regifting Unwanted Presents You've Received from Others
Venice Kichura
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Giving away a gift that someone gave to you, (better known as regifting) may seem tacky, but it's done more than you think. Chances are, many of the gifts you've received yourself were regifted, even if they didn't appear to be when you received them. Perhaps you don't like to admit it, but you've r 
egifted, too. Instead of hiding in denial, just be sure you follow some basic rules before rewrapping a gift and passing it off as an new present you bought for someone else....
Don't Tell---Tip #1 for Regifting
Unless you're giving something that has obviously been used (see Tip #2), it's best not to admit you're regifting. If your gift is new, why spoil the joy in both giving and receiving it, by noting that it was originally given to you, but you hated it. It could be that it is the perfect gift for the new recipient, so don't plant seeds in the his (or her) mind that it's inferior.
Don't Regift "Hand-Me-Downs"---Tip #2 for Regifting
First, make sure you understand regifting. Contrary to what some believe, regifting is not giving something that's already been used. It's simply regiving a present that you've never used. In other words, a regift should not be a present that looks like it came from a thrift store. On the other hand, if you do want to pass down something you rarely use, just be honest about it. For example, ask your receipient, "I have a bread machine that I've rarely used. It's in good shape. Would you like it?"
Remember Who Originally Gave You the Gift---Tip #3 for Regifting
There's nothing more embarrassing that having your regifted present reappear to the original giver or someone who knows who's the giver. If you have trouble remembering, it's a good idea to jot down who gave you what at what time.
Don't Regift Party and Shower Presents---Tip #4 for Regifting
When you regift a gift that's opened up in public, such as at a party or shower, you run the risk of someone there recognizing a item that has been regifted. In other words, if you're going to regift, make sure it's given in private, just between you and the recipient.
Don't Regift Items That Will Be Displayed in Public----Tip #5 for Regifting
Don't Tell---Tip #1 for Regifting
Unless you're giving something that has obviously been used (see Tip #2), it's best not to admit you're regifting. If your gift is new, why spoil the joy in both giving and receiving it, by noting that it was originally given to you, but you hated it. It could be that it is the perfect gift for the new recipient, so don't plant seeds in the his (or her) mind that it's inferior.
Don't Regift "Hand-Me-Downs"---Tip #2 for Regifting
First, make sure you understand regifting. Contrary to what some believe, regifting is not giving something that's already been used. It's simply regiving a present that you've never used. In other words, a regift should not be a present that looks like it came from a thrift store. On the other hand, if you do want to pass down something you rarely use, just be honest about it. For example, ask your receipient, "I have a bread machine that I've rarely used. It's in good shape. Would you like it?"
Remember Who Originally Gave You the Gift---Tip #3 for Regifting
There's nothing more embarrassing that having your regifted present reappear to the original giver or someone who knows who's the giver. If you have trouble remembering, it's a good idea to jot down who gave you what at what time.
Don't Regift Party and Shower Presents---Tip #4 for Regifting
When you regift a gift that's opened up in public, such as at a party or shower, you run the risk of someone there recognizing a item that has been regifted. In other words, if you're going to regift, make sure it's given in private, just between you and the recipient.
Don't Regift Items That Will Be Displayed in Public----Tip #5 for Regifting